UNM Press Release

The University of New Mexico

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Contact: Greg Johnston, (505) 277-1816 or gregj@unm.edu

November 1, 2005

UNM School of Engineering Invites Prospective Students to Open House

The University of New Mexico School of Engineering invites high school students and their parents to an open house to learn about opportunities for degrees in engineering. The open house will be Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mechanical Engineering Atrium on the UNM campus. The event is free.

Engineering student projects, research and displays will be presented. UNM students, faculty, advisors and deans will be on-hand to talk with prospective students. Information on admission, scholarships, financial aid and the pre-engineering program will be available. There will be prizes and refreshments.

The UNM School of Engineering offers bachelor degree programs in 10 fields of study. Its students are involved in research and collaborations with the UNM School of Medicine and New Mexico's national laboratories and participate in international competitions.

To learn more visit www.soe.unm.edu or call (505) 277-5521.

The University of New Mexico is the state's largest university, serving more than 32,000 students. UNM is home to the state's only schools of law, medicine, pharmacy and architecture and operates New Mexico's only academic health center. UNM is noted for comprehensive undergraduate programs and research that benefits the state and the nation.